The Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, directed by UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, has launched a new series on its website titled, “Student Debt in Wisconsin.” “It is surprisingly difficult to find authoritative and timely data on this topic,” explains the main web page for the series, “yet doing so can help inform public discussions …
Carlton Jenkins, an alumnus of UW–Madison’s School of Education, was recently named the superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District, a position he will begin on Aug. 4. Jenkins earned both his master’s (1993) and PhD (2009) from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. On July 15, The Capital Times …
By Karen Rivedal, WCER Communications As teachers, students, and families wind down from months of in-home teaching and learning, they are beginning to reflect on what worked and what didn’t and plan for the inevitable: more virtual class time. But a team of researchers at WIDA, based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a leader …
The Discussion Project added new rounds of virtual trainings after slots for programs starting July 20 quickly filled. The next round of sessions begin Aug. 17. The Discussion Project Virtual is an online training that supports UW–Madison instructors in creating the conditions for equitable, inclusive, and engaging online discussions. Access the application, which is open through July 31, here. …
The following message from Dean Diana Hess was emailed to international students who are studying within the School of Education on Wednesday, July 8. Dear School of Education international students: Earlier this week, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new guidance that is creating anxiety and confusion for international …
By University Communications Diana Hess has been reappointed as dean of UW–Madison’s School of Education. Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance. The reviews include interviews with faculty, staff, and students, and with external stakeholders. The …
UW–Madison’s LaVar Charleston, the School of Education’s associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion, took part in a virtual discussion on June 17 titled, “Advancing Equity when Campus is Closed.” Charleston reflected on the challenges his office has faced during the COVID-19 campus closure and discussed initiatives within the School of Education that promote an …
By John Lucas, University Communications The leader of UW–Madison’s diversity and inclusion efforts is departing for an opportunity at another institution. Chief Diversity Officer and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion Patrick Sims will depart later this summer to become the executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, a top-ranked creative …
Date: Tuesday, June 30 Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Platform To Be Announced Description: This event is designed to create a necessary space where all School of Education faculty and staff can engage in critical dialogue around systemic racism that will ultimately …
The environment, health care, democracy. These are just a few of the important subjects addressed by eight projects selected for grants from UW–Madison’s Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment. One project receiving support this year, “The Journalism Game: Scaling Practices to Middle School Youth to Support Democracy,” is utilizing expertise housed within the School …